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PPG, BMW Group and partners win innovation award for sustainable fiber composite
HZ info2026-01-21 09:08
HZ info ，PARIS, Jan. 15, 2026 – PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that the company, in partnership with BMW Group, BCOMP Ltd, SGL Technologies and Cobra Advanced Composites, has won a prestigious JEC Innovation Award for a natural fiber substrate that can replace carbon fiber in composites. The companies were presented with the award in the Automotive & Road Transportation – Parts category at the JEC World 2026 composites trade show on January 12 in Paris.
The winning innovation replaces traditional carbon fiber components with a flax-based natural fiber substrate developed by BCOMP and coated exclusively with PPG’s advanced coatings system. This sustainably advantaged* solution delivers a homogeneous premium surface while meeting BMW Group’s stringent specifications for performance, aesthetics and complex requirements for series production.
PPG’s contribution includes a multilayer coating system adapted from its proven carbon fiber part technology, featuring tinted clearcoat formulations, ensuring durability, color styling and a premium finish. This innovation supports BMW Group’s commitment to sustainability without compromising quality or design.
PPG, in partnership with BMW Group, BCOMP Ltd, SGL Technologies and Cobra Advanced Composites, has won a prestigious JEC Innovation Award for a natural fiber substrate
“This recognition underscores the power of collaboration and innovation,” said Martin Zandeck, PPG product engineering specialist, Automotive OEM Coatings. “Together with BMW Group and the other partners, we are advancing sustainable mobility by combining natural fiber composites with high-performance coatings that deliver durability and aesthetics without compromise.”
The project reflects PPG’s commitment to delivering solutions that enable customers to meet ambitious sustainability targets without compromising quality or performance. Natural fiber composites offer significant environmental benefits, including reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability.
The JEC Innovation Awards celebrate innovative developments in composite materials and applications across multiple industries.
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